Chapter 56
The air in the chamber was still as Federico entered, his gaze quickly finding Azalea resting on the sofa opposite the bed. Her eyes were closed, though her expression was far from peaceful. She seemed to be lost in thought, but as the soft creak of his footsteps neared, her eyes flickered open, landing on him with a neutral stare.
“Are you all right?” he asked, his voice quiet but carrying a hint of genuine concern.
Azalea shifted on the sofa, offering a small, polite nod. “Yes, I’m fine.”
Federico paused, then glanced briefly toward the door as if he had been turning a thought over in his mind since he walked in. “I… couldn’t help but notice the tension between you and your sister,” he said carefully. “It seems your relationship isn’t… the easiest.”
Azalea scoffed, foldin
